Kids Can Upcycle! 15 Upcycling Projects for Kids

Kids love to make their own toys, and when they upcycle those toys from stuff that you’d otherwise put in the trash or the recycling bin, then they’re not only having fun and saving money, but also learning valuable lessons about eco-friendly creativity.

Here are upcycling projects to get your kids started (but don’t be surprised when they also come up with something truly unique!):

14. plastic water bottle + doodads. Snag a water bottle from the recycling bin and let a kid pick out a bunch of colorful, random stuff–buttons, paper clips, orphaned game pieces, etc.–to make this rolling sensory toy for a baby.

15. T-shirts + refrigerator magnets. Kids will love making their own braided bracelets.